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Herebeald - Definition and Overview

Herebeald was the son of the Geatish king Hrethel in Beowulf. He was killed with an arrow by his brother Haethcyn in a hunting accident which caused their father Hrethel to die from Grief. Then Haethcyn became king of the Geats. The hero Beowulf was his nephew.

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